Chrisb Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Anyone know if the smelts are running in Lake Erie. I don't need your spots. I just would like to know if anyone knows if they are running in Erie. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfisher Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 X2 and lake Ontario too also curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 X3 ......but I think the water is a tad too cold now . Lots of rain for the weekend might trigger them to start "running" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I found some info that says smelt run starts at water temp around 42ºF. Current water temp is only 33ºF. A few more weeks I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 ... well the past few nights have had ice growth on the surface of the waters (areas with few waves) in the region, mostly gone by noon once the sun is up, ... so the temps aren't much above zero in most of the area ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatman Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 My experience from a long time ago was that the smelt run on the first warm rain, after a long warming spell and that isn't the one coming tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Smelts will run when the Pussy Willows bloom................................Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 1 hour ago, boogaloo said: Smelts will run when the Pussy Willows bloom................................Daniel I decapitated my pussy willow tree two weeks ago ....some bunches were 6' long . Might have to wait for the lilacs to bloom ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 3 hours ago, smerchly said: I decapitated my pussy willow tree two weeks ago ....some bunches were 6' long . Might have to wait for the lilacs to bloom ...... I heard you were hard on the pussy willows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, boogaloo said: I heard you were hard on the pussy willows. Only when I'm whipped ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 5 hours ago, I'm_A_Drifter said: Doesn't hurt to take a drive down to your spot. In the daytime , if there is fresh trash and dead smelt strewn about, its on. In the evening if there are enough cars around to look like a used car lot, its on. You have a short window of when this happens too. So you may need to be proactive about it, because nobody will advertise it. My spot is 100% private. There will not be anyone there but me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I always found that when the dandelions start to come out on ur lawn the smelts are running td Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfisher Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Chrisb said: My spot is 100% private. There will not be anyone there but me. need a partner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Chrisb said: My spot is 100% private. There will not be anyone there but me. Will you sell shares ? I'll buy 50% ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2k4mee Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Still a little too early. Give it a couple weeks imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 It's beach. It depends on how the conditions are if I decide to try or not. The beach changes every time the wind blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishlivesmatter Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 11/04/2018 at 8:55 AM, smerchly said: Will you sell shares ? I'll buy 50% ....... Selling/buying fishing spots now? What Is this steve from fish.mastters?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, I'm_A_Drifter said: I'm all for sharing spots of equal value. I'll give you 3 carp spots for 1 brookie spot ..... or 2 crappie spots ..... The barter system at it's best !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishlivesmatter Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Why did the word get deleted off my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 There's an old saying ......"If you want to play ......you have to pay" I patronize the independent tackle shops from here to Napannee , depending where I am when I need tackle . The knowledge and personal service is invaluable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2k4mee Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I think we're getting close to that time of the year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have a plan to try on Thursday if things come together - weather, wind. I will post the results. If not this week they should be running by next week. Lake Erie temp is being reported as 38ºF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Too much wind/waves to fish my spot. Maybe next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Has to start by now with the full moon coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 The water temp off Buffalo is 37ºF. Smelt time is supposed to be around 40-42ºF. Time should be right just need to get a good day when I can can access the water without needing a scuba suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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